decision scientist, Coffeehouse Excellence Operations Intelligence

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Stock program

Tuition coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle seeks a Decision Scientist to guide business decisions by embedding analytics into labor, deployment, throughput and service time. You will build and maintain data models, dashboards, and analytical storytelling to influence operations and store experiences.

You will collaborate with finance, technology, and store leadership, emphasize data quality, apply regression and clustering, and communicate insights clearly.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with preferred concentration in Stats, Math, CS, Engineering, Econ, Psychology or similar.
• Experience with coding languages to support data preparation (SQL), pipelines (Python), and data analysis (Python, R).
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques (Tableau, Power BI, Shiny, D3).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Data Engineering & Quality: Extract and transform large-scale data into analytically ready structures.
• Analytics & Modeling: Apply statistical and predictive techniques using SQL, Python, or R.
• Visualization & Storytelling: Build dashboards and visualizations in Tableau or Power BI to influence decisions.
• Business Integration: Collect and interpret requirements; connect analysis to business applications.
• Collaboration & Evangelism: Partner across teams and foster a data-driven culture.
• Planning & Prioritization: Align work with priorities and manage deadlines and risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Stats, Math, CS, Engineering, Economics, Psychology

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Shiny

D3

Job description

Now Brewing – Decision Scientist – Coffeehouse Excellence Operations Intelligence! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a Decision Scientist, you will play a crucial role in guiding business decisions by discovering and sharing insights that ensure our coffeehouses provide a great experience for our customers. A key focus will be on embedding analytics into labor, deployment, throughput, capacity, and service time to build and promote a data-driven culture throughout the organization. You will model and act in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

As a decision scientist, you will…

• Data Engineering & Quality
  • Extract and transform large-scale, complex data from Databricks, SQL Server, and legacy systems into analytically ready structures.
  • Perform data quality checks, maintain documentation, and adhere to coding standards and version control.
  • Design relational and dimensional data processes to support business measurement and decision-making.
• Analytics & Modeling
  • Apply statistical and predictive techniques (regression, clustering, anomaly detection) using SQL, Python, or R.
  • Profile data and justify methodology choices to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Visualization & Storytelling
  • Build dashboards and visualizations using Tableau or Power BI to influence strategic and operational decisions.
  • Apply human-centered design principles to deliverables (dashboards, presentations, analyses) for end-users.
• Business Integration
  • Collect and interpret requirements; connect analysis to business application.
  • Communicate implications and recommendations clearly, influencing operational and strategic decisions.
• Collaboration & Evangelism
  • Partner across coffeehouse excellence, finance, and technology teams.
  • Evangelize decision science capabilities and foster a data-driven culture.
• Planning & Prioritization
  • Align work with team and enterprise priorities; proactively manage deadlines and risks.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Education: BA/BS with preferred concentration discipline in Stats, Math, Comp Sci, Engineering, Econ, Psychology, Quantitative Social Science or similar
• Experience with coding languages to support data preparation (SQL), pipelines (Python), and data analysis (Python, R)
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Shiny, D3)
• Excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Years of experience in specific field or utilizing designated skills: Minimum 1 years’ Experience

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1(888) 611-2258.